Check out the 20 photo finalists including this year's first place winner!

Summer Vacation Photo Contest

Summer Vacation Photo Contest

Thank you to all who entered our summer vacation photo contest! We had over 1,200 entries, and they all brought a great big smile to our faces. After much deliberation, we narrowed the entries down to our top 20 picks, basing our decisions not only on photographic artistry but on a certain sweetness factor, which we think will be evident as you're browsing through the snapshots. From first ocean trips to young summer love to daring summer pier dives, we've got a photo here to stir up some of your fondest summer memories. Enjoy!